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Thailand Consumers Council sues 4 global platforms over scams
Thailand Consumers Council sues 4 global platforms over scams
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
Thailand’s consumer council is suing Meta, LINE, Apple, Google and nine banks over online investment scams causing 230 million baht in lossesThailand Consumers Council sues Facebook over scam adverts and lack of victim redress
Thailand Consumers Council sues Facebook over scam adverts and lack of victim redress
MONDAY, JUNE 08, 2026
The Thailand Consumers Council has filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing Facebook of allowing scam adverts and online fraud to spread while failing to protect or compensate victims.BOT caps credit-card cash withdrawal fees to ease public burden
BOT caps credit-card cash withdrawal fees to ease public burden
TUESDAY, JUNE 02, 2026
The Bank of Thailand has revised credit-card rules to ensure cash withdrawal fees reflect real service costs and protect consumers.Thai regulators halt canned fish factory over false-label claims
Thai regulators halt canned fish factory over false-label claims
WEDNESDAY, MAY 06, 2026
FDA and consumer protection officials suspended production at a Samut Sakhon canned fish factory after alleged false labellingFlight cancelled? Know your rights to up to THB4,500 compensation
Flight cancelled? Know your rights to up to THB4,500 compensation
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026
CAAT outlines passenger rights for cancelled and delayed flights, including refunds, rebooking and compensation up to THB4,500Flight cancellations over fuel costs still require compensation, expert says
Flight cancellations over fuel costs still require compensation, expert says
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026
Airlines must compensate passengers for cancellations linked to fuel costs, as these are not considered force majeureGovt makes electric vehicles mandatory label-controlled products to ensure buyers get full information
Govt makes electric vehicles mandatory label-controlled products to ensure buyers get full information
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
Thailand has designated electric vehicles as label-controlled products from March 21, 2026, requiring Thai-language labels with clear details on price, specifications, battery information and safety standards to strengthen consumer protection.Consumer police raid Ang Thong fuel depot, seize 331,000 litres worth 12.5m baht over suspected overpricing
Consumer police raid Ang Thong fuel depot, seize 331,000 litres worth 12.5m baht over suspected overpricing
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Thailand’s Consumer Protection Police Division inspected an Ang Thong fuel distributor after complaints of above-market prices, finding more than 331,000 litres of diesel and gasohol worth 12.5m baht and sending samples for quality and excise tax checks.Thailand ramps up e-commerce platform regulations to tackle fraud and protect consumers
Thailand ramps up e-commerce platform regulations to tackle fraud and protect consumers
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026
Thailand is tightening regulations for e-commerce platforms to combat online fraud, requiring stronger verification for sellers and quicker action on non-compliant products.New cyber decree ‘not enough’ as fake apps spread and mule accounts persist, consumer council warns
New cyber decree ‘not enough’ as fake apps spread and mule accounts persist, consumer council warns
FRIDAY, JANUARY 02, 2026
Thailand’s second cyber protection decree has not reduced online fraud, with fake apps and mule accounts still widespread, prompting calls for faster takedowns, shared liability and delayed-transfer safeguards.